The daughter of this delightful 1920s home’s current owner says that her mother took a number of typical life steps in reverse to arrive at her Burwood Crescent property in 2017.
“She and my father had lived in beautiful family homes and in top-tier apartments – in Wellington – and when he passed away, she decided to move to Auckland to be closer to me and my siblings and make new friends.
“When we found this two-bedroom home she fell in love with it immediately – partly because it was a character bungalow and so different from an apartment, yet it had all the same advantages such as easy-care and wonderful open-plan living.
“The difference is that she now had her own front door and a garden, without the complication of a body corporate, plus the previous owner had made such an amazing job of renovating the property, mum barely had to lift a finger, and she really enjoyed the new lease on life that she’d been hoping for.”
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A wonderful kitchen sits between an open-plan lounge and dining area and a more informal living. These spaces all face north and flow out through French doors to a sheltered paved courtyard and formal garden where many happy family occasions have taken place.
Behind the kitchen is a separate laundry, pantry, storage plus a powder room and handy internal access from the tandem carport.
Upstairs lie two lovely bedrooms – one of which has an ensuite, along with a supersized fully-fitted wardrobe/dressing room, while the other uses the family bathroom. The views from this level sweep as far afield as the Sky Tower and the rooms enjoy a lot of sunshine.
The home has the right amount of embellishment, which can be seen in gold handles and detailing on the kitchen joinery, elegant light fittings and sumptuous hotel-style, marble tiled bathrooms. Photo / Supplied
The sheltered paved courtyard and formal garden where many happy family occasions have taken place. Photo / Supplied
The previous owner’s taste was impeccable and the décor throughout the home is crisp and cool – a seamless blend of old and new with just the right amount of embellishment, which can be seen in gold handles and detailing on the kitchen joinery, elegant light fittings and sumptuous hotel-style, marble tiled bathrooms.
The floorboards have deep rich colour, and the ceilings still have their classic cornices, which have been painted white to maximise light.
“Mum found the location very convenient for getting a lift to bridge or to her book club, and she liked the local walking trails for keeping fit, as well as shopping in the gorgeous Remuera boutiques and enjoying a coffee in the many cafes.
“She also appreciated the sense of community in the neighbourhood, which is something it’s always been well-known for.”
The floorboards have deep rich colour, and the ceilings still have their classic cornices. Photo / Supplied
Bayleys agent Peter Cleave says there has already been interest from Remuera downsizers. Photo / Supplied
With their mother now living elsewhere, the family is presenting the property in immaculate condition and expects that a prospective buyer will be just as smitten with it as she was.
Peter Cleave, from The Cleaves at Bayleys, says that there has already been interest from Remuera downsizers and buyers who want to keep a property in Auckland while having other homes in places like Queenstown or Matakana – enjoying the best of both worlds with a home that is easily managed, yet sophisticated and private.
“It’s rare to find such a perfect apartment alternative. For those buyers who do not want body corporate fees and rules this is a great option.”
8A Burwood Crescent in Remuera, Auckland, is on the market for sale by auction on September 17.
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